Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation is the sensation of calmness in the body and mind. This technique reduces the stress response of the autonomic nervous system. As part of this response, the nervous system becomes activated in a “fight or flight” mode in which the heart rate increases, the palms sweat, breathing becomes more rapid, the blood vessels contract and dilate faster, and so on… continue

Learn To Simply Relax
This relaxation technique can be done lying down on your back, or sitting up with the spine straight. Close your eyes and place both hands on your abdomen. Start breathing long and deep through the nose. Take a deep breath and push the abdomen outward and exhale while allowing the body to retract naturally… continue

Color Chakra Relaxation
This technique can be used for relaxation as well as for healing. While you are performing these relaxation exercises and passing through the different areas of the body, if you feel pain or inflammation in any organ or area of the body, visualize that pain or inflammation leaving your body in a gentle way. For example, you may visualize it dissolving or becoming smaller and smaller… continue

Opening your Sacred Space
Start this exercise by lying down on the floor, in a place that you feel relaxed and secure, (not in your bed.) Play relaxing music (with out words, except for mantras.) Dim or turn off the lights and close your eyes. It helps to place an eye pillow, or if you donÃ¢â¬â¢t have one, use a small towel or piece of fabric, roll it up and place on eyes… continue

Relaxation Techniques IIGo back in time – Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes and relax. Try to remember how you where a year ago. Go back in time, and continue remembering you when you where younger and younger, thinking retrospectively until you can remember how you where as a child. If you can’t remember it, then imagine it… continue